Art Classes Coming up in New York

Learn to incorporate beads into your chain and charm jewelry designs. In this class, you will learn how to use nylon coated beading wire, crimp beads and crimp covers. Q&A Q: Is a certificate of completion available to me after completing their class? A: No Q: Is a professional certificate available to me after completing their class? A: No...

A ceramics-making intensive for adults. Appropriate for absolute beginners and beyond! This is a great way to sample clay work. 1 class 2 projects 3 times the fun! 4 hours We will work on the wheel & do handbuilding.

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what...

Find your creative flow through painting/drawing and mixed media. You will learn to trust the creative process, your intuition and natural creative impulses while learning a step by step method to create art from your heart. Notes: Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability. If the instructor...

In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn some techniques for how to draw using india ink. We will learn about brushes, appropriate papers, and how to set up and develop a drawing from observation using ink.

Learn the basics of painting on silk with color washes, nontoxic resist lines, applied textures, and more. In one intensive day, students will each make a 34" crepe de chine square for wearing or framing. Q&A Q: Is this a lecture class or is it hands on? A: Hands on. Q: Is the school disability-friendly? A: Yes. The...

TGIF! Looking for something truly different and fun to do Fridays? Flex your creative muscles in a relaxed atmosphere where you will meet others while learning the basics of pottery-making. There is little more gratifying than using ones hands and heart to form a tangible object you can use every day. Great for beginners and experienced, date...

Explore your talents and enjoy an evening focused on figure drawing from one of our carefully selected, professional live models. No need to be a pro! Enjoy an evening of putting pencil to paper. Are Materials Provided and Included in the Cost of the Class? No, You need to bring your favorite materials like pencil, marker,...

Make the jewelry designs you have always been wanting to create or finish up projects that are sitting in your box. Hone your techniques and learn problem solving skills. Students are welcome to create a curriculum that suits their personal needs. Classes have the flexibility to be scheduled weekly. Topics will range from Materials, Surfaces, Shaping,...

Working from the live model, students will learn to draw the live model where they will aim for strong gesture and draftsmanship. Poses will be relatively short, to focus on capturing the movements and fundamental construction of the figure, and understanding the abstract rhythms that make the figure such an important and captivating subject....

This is an uninstructed class though we are happy to discuss your drawings with you. This is a two hour drawing session to work from a live (nude) model. We will start with short 2 minute poses and work up to a 20 minute pose by the end of the session. We take a 5 minute break every 20 minutes. Important Things to Note: Access to a sink is available...

For the beginner: Learn how to control the watercolor medium while exploring spontaneity. Create flowing, vibrant color mixtures.Learn how to set up your color palette. Learn which colors are the most transparent, the most staining, and the most intense. Create resist areas with masking fluid. Explore the "wet-on-wet" technique. Know your...

Crash Course: Camera Basics is an efficient, one-shot introduction to digital photography, and a good place to explore the fundamentals of your camera. We'll get you up and running quickly, showing you what's up with all the buttons and dials, the different modes available, and how to read your light meter. You'll learn about basic exposure control,...

Develop basic skills and learn new techniques in painting, drawing and 3D art where you will learn; color theory, application, mixing, texture, and composition. We encourage you to develop ideas based on personal subject matter close to your heart that will individualize your work and creative vision. Use materials and techniques such as pastels,...